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We loved our dinner at Xanthus. It was quiet and not very full, which we loved as Bar Harbor can be so over-crowded. Our Swordfish and Haddock were great, as was our locally-sourced heirloom tomato salad! Pricing wasn't cheap, but for how regal it was,...More

I love this place and always look forward to having a wonderful dinner there when I am in Southwest Harbor. Writing this review is extremely painful for me.This time I arrived at my usual 7:15 and strangely the place was empty. Usually it is filled...More

I love good food when it is served correctly. My "rack" of lamb consisted of one chop plus a part [small] of another. All the other racks of lamb I have had, had at least 4 chops in the rack! If I wanted a [1]...More

I went out with my girlfriends for a night out. We picked Xanthus as none of us had ever been there before. The lovely dining room manager, Melissa, showed us to our table right away and we had an ocean view. I had the panzanella...More

Beautiful scenic waterfront dining. Ordered BLT sandwich, which would have been perfect if they had blotted the fat off the bacon. It was too greasy. Skimped on tomatoe. But it was on wonderful bread. With this great flavored mayo. Waitress got our drink order wrong....More

We ate at Xanthus three times this summer. The food is outstanding; the service is pleasant; the views from the dining room are spectacular. This is among the very finest places to eat on Mt Desert Island. In addition to dinner, we also enjoyed an...More

Each table in Xanthus boasts a view of Acadia's mountains, Somes Sound, and the outer islands of Frenchman's Bay. A buffet breakfast and dinner are served daily when the hotel is open. The new hotel bar, which features an atrium skylight and detailed woodwork, is a popular setting for pre- dinner cocktails. Evening dinner service includes candlelit tables, linen, fresh flowers and attentive service. The menu changes regularly and features thoughtful regional cuisine using the finest local ingredients, fresh seafood and organic produce. Our wine list is carefully selected and offers interesting wines from around the world, both by the bottle and the glass. In keeping with the setting, appropriate attire is requested in the evening, and while jackets are not required, they are suggested.

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